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The Clash Hits Back

The Clash · 2013

116 min · 32 tracks · new wave · reggae · post-punk

A vibrant collage of punk energy, reggae grooves, and politically charged lyrics that encapsulates The Clash's diverse sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • party ignition with infectious energy
  • dynamic collection for diverse moods
  • wave-like pacing keeps engagement
  • sing-along classics for gatherings
  • politically charged anthems for reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective tracks
  • want standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2013, 'The Clash Hits Back' serves as a comprehensive anthology that celebrates the band's legacy. This compilation arrives nearly three decades after their last studio album, 'Cut the Crap' (1985), during a period when The Clash's influence on punk and rock music had solidified. It highlights their evolution while commemorating their impact on music culture.
Stylistic neighbors
The Jam· Buzzcocks· Joe Strummer

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 London Calling 3:19
  • 2 Safe European Home 3:49
  • 3 Know Your Rights 3:40
  • 4 (White Man) In Hammersmith Palais 4:00
  • 5 Janie Jones 2:05
  • 6 The Guns of Brixton 3:09
  • 7 Train in Vain 3:09
  • 8 Bankrobber 4:34
  • 9 Wrong ’Em Boyo 3:10
  • 10 The Magnificent Seven 5:32
  • 11 Police on My Back 3:15
  • 12 Rock the Casbah 3:42
  • 13 Career Opportunities 1:53
  • 14 Police & Thieves 5:59
  • 15 Somebody Got Murdered 3:34
  • 16 Brand New Cadillac 2:08
  • 17 Clampdown 3:50

Disc 2

  • 1 Ghetto Defendant 4:42
  • 2 Armagideon Time 3:51
  • 3 Stay Free 3:38
  • 4 I Fought the Law 2:43
  • 5 Straight to Hell 5:28
  • 6 Should I Stay or Should I Go 3:08
  • 7 Garageland 3:14
  • 8 White Riot 2:13
  • 9 Complete Control 3:12
  • 10 Clash City Rockers 3:56
  • 11 Tommy Gun 3:14
  • 12 English Civil War 2:35
  • 13 The Call Up 5:25
  • 14 Hitsville UK 4:20
  • 15 Radio Clash 4:12

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata